weave
Third Person
weaves
Present Participle
weaving
Past Tense
wove
Past Participle
woven
1
to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand
transitive
- The artisan weaved a complex pattern into the rug.
- The loom was set up to weave a batch of fine silk fabric.
- The textile factory employs workers who expertly weave various fabrics.
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2
to create an intricate structure by intertwining strands or materials
transitive
- She weaved a beautiful tapestry to hang on the wall.
- The craftsperson decided to weave a sturdy and stylish basket for storage.
- She learned to weave traditional Navajo rugs from her grandmother.
- Using natural fibers harvested from the forest, the villagers weave sturdy fishing nets.
- The skilled craftsman weaves delicate lace using fine threads and intricate stitching techniques.
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(of a horse) to rhythmically move the head back and forth in a stereotypical pattern, often as a behavioral response
- The nervous horse began to weave in its stall, a sign of its unease before a big competition.
- As the horse stood tied to the hitching rail, it began to weave in a rhythmic pattern.
- The young foal, still adjusting to its surroundings, would occasionally weave while walking.
- The horse began to weave, showing signs of unease in its environment.
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to continuously change directions while moving to avoid colliding with things or people that are in the way
- As the crowded street became more congested, pedestrians had to weave around each other to move forward.
- The quarterback had to weave through defenders to reach the end zone and score a touchdown.
- The bus driver skillfully weaved through heavy traffic to stay on schedule and reach the next stop.
- In the narrow alleyways of the old town, residents had to weave around parked cars and carts to navigate through the streets.
- The agile gymnast demonstrated her flexibility as she weaved through the balance beams during her routine.